Amber Heard has been a contentious figure in the entertainment industry, and the release of the Netflix docuseries "Depp Vs. Heard" has brought Johnny Depp into scrutiny as well. The series has also drawn attention to Johnny Depp's daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, particularly concerning an incident involving drugs.
Amber Heard's Testimony on Johnny Depp's Drug Use
During her legal battle against Johnny Depp, Amber Heard testified that she felt a sense of responsibility towards Depp's daughter, Lily-Rose. This sentiment dates back to November 2013. In her testimony, Heard expressed concerns about an older musician who was staying at their home. She acknowledged that Lily-Rose was not her child, but she felt compelled to protect her, which led to tension between her and Depp.
Heard stated, "I felt protective over Lily-Rose and concerned. Naturally, they were not my children, and it's not my place. I understand it's a sensitive subject, which is why Johnny got so upset with me."
Johnny Depp's Perspective on Drug Use and Parenting
In response, Johnny Depp clarified his stance during a 2020 libel suit. He discussed the challenges that teenagers face, especially when attending high school parties where they might be offered alcohol or drugs. Depp advised his daughter, "Listen, sweetheart, if you are at a party and someone hands you a joint, take the joint and pass it to the next person. Don't experiment with drugs with people you don't know."
He further emphasized that he wanted to be the one to guide Lily-Rose through her first experiences with substances, stating, "Please do me the honor of coming to me when you are ready. I don't want your first experience to be with people you don't know, taking things you don't know that I can't trust. It's a safety issue."
Legal Consequences for Johnny Depp
As of the most recent updates in 2020, Johnny Depp lost a high-profile libel case in the U.K. against The Sun newspaper, which had labeled him a "wife-beater." The court found the claims to be substantially true, supported by Amber Heard's testimony. Attempts by Depp to overturn the decision were unsuccessful as of March 2021.